5 Tips For Easy School Lunches

August 2019

Back to school is here and it is time to pack lunches again. To start, buy an insulated lunch bag and water bottle with your child’s input (this helps them get excited about lunch and snack time!). You can also get containers with compartments for making “bento-box” style lunches. Don’t forget to include a small ice pack in the lunch bag or container for keeping things cold. Be sure to wash out lunch bags, containers and water bottles daily using warm soapy water. Here are some ideas on what to pack:

Note: The above suggestions do not take into account school-specific food allergies/restrictions.

Did You know? Canada’s New Food Guide recommends making water or milk your drink of choice. Pack a water bottle or milk in an insulated drink container in your child’s lunch. Or check out if their school has a milk program on-site.